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[Postcard from Jet Peters addressed to T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1954] (open access)

[Postcard from Jet Peters addressed to T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1954]

A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Tex and postmarked, FT. W & El Paso ED R.P.O.TR 7, Aug 25, 1954. The reverse side includes a form letter addressed to Tommy [T. N. Carswell] from Jet Peters dated August 25, 1954. Campaign card printed for Paul Brashear for State Representative with personal handwritten note advising how as a Shivers Democrat Peters helped carry Cisco for Ike saving their Tide Lands to clean up the mess in Washington, and he congratulates Carswell saying that his article in yesterday's Star Telegram "hit the spot". Peters also asks about Abilene: "How's the West Texas Chamber of Commerce? I hear its sick financially—Do get a big kick out of your Abilene's growth. I first knew the town in 1900."
Date: August 25, 1954
Creator: Peters, Jet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman Lurie to Julian Platon Inc., August 25, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Herman Lurie to Julian Platon Inc., August 25, 1953]

Letter from Herman Lurie to Julian Platon Inc. discussing the purchase or lack of purchase of various raw sugars.
Date: August 25, 1953
Creator: Lurie, Herman
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, August 25, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, August 25, 1953]

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing the ginning of cotton bales. A list of cotton buyers is provided, and the state of cotton productions is elaborated upon.
Date: August 25, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, August 25, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, August 25, 1953]

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing the ginning of cotton bales. A list of cotton buyers is provided, and the state of cotton productions is elaborated upon.
Date: August 25, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris Kempner, August 25, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris Kempner, August 25, 1953]

Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris Kempner discussing the sale of lots and their price.
Date: August 25, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris Kempner, August 25, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris Kempner, August 25, 1953]

Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris Kempner discussing the sale of lot 42 and its price.
Date: August 25, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to Texas and Oklahoma Brokers, List #4, August 25, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to Texas and Oklahoma Brokers, List #4, August 25, 1953]

Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to Texas and Oklahoma Brokers, list #4, discussing various rates in Oklahoma.
Date: August 25, 1953
Creator: Armstrong, Robert Markle
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Portia Washington Pittman to I. H. Kempner, Jr., August 25, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Portia Washington Pittman to I. H. Kempner, Jr., August 25, 1955]

Letter from Portia Washington Pittman to I. H. Kempner, Jr. discussing legislation that affects the acquisition of a property pertaining to the birthplace of Booker T. Washington.
Date: August 25, 1955
Creator: Pittman, Portia Washington
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris Kempner, August 25, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris Kempner, August 25, 1955]

Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris Leon Kempner about giving him four copies of the magazine, "Humble Farm Family".
Date: August 25, 1955
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Thomas L. James, August 25, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Thomas L. James, August 25, 1955]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Thomas L. James discussing the purchase of television sets.
Date: August 25, 1955
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. E. Pass to Truett Latimer, August 25, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from S. E. Pass to Truett Latimer, August 25, 1952]

Letter from S. E. Pass to Truett Latimer offering congratulations on his successful election campaign and praising his composure during the race.
Date: August 25, 1952
Creator: Pass, Sid E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. S. Kendrick to Truett Latimer, August 25, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from P. S. Kendrick to Truett Latimer, August 25, 1952]

Letter from P. S. Kendrick to Truett Latimer reprimanding him or his campaign tactics.
Date: August 25, 1952
Creator: Kendrick, P. S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer, August 25, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer, August 25, 1953]

Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer wishing him a belated happy birthday.
Date: August 25, 1953
Creator: Carr, Waggoner
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner, August 25, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner, August 25, 1954]

Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing negotiations and proposals for the sale of the Aldine property.
Date: August 25, 1954
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marcel Dobrzynski to I. H. Kempner - August 25, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Marcel Dobrzynski to I. H. Kempner - August 25, 1956]

Letter from Marcel Dobrzynski to I. H. Kempner discussing a request for a new transaction order following the order of May 19th.
Date: August 25, 1956
Creator: Dobrzynski, Marcel & Dobrzynski, Marcel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to The St. Regis, August 25, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to The St. Regis, August 25, 1954]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to The St. Regis requesting a change to his room reservation.
Date: August 25, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Willoughby's, August 25, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Willoughby's, August 25, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Willoughby's informing that a satin finish would show too much grain.
Date: August 25, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William H. Rempel to Thos. L. James, August 25, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from William H. Rempel to Thos. L. James, August 25, 1952]

Letter from William H. Rempel to Thomas L. James providing a long-range weather forecast of Grimes and Fort Bend Counties from September 1952 through November 1952.
Date: August 25, 1952
Creator: Rempel, William H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris Kempner, August 25, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris Kempner, August 25, 1954]

Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris Kempner discussing the sale of cotton bale lots and the price. Samples of other lots are mentioned.
Date: August 25, 1954
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to E. L. Goar, August 25, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to E. L. Goar, August 25, 1953]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dr. E. L. Goar requesting an appointment for I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner after they return from vacation.
Date: August 25, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George W. Pattillo and Charles E. Ott to I. H. Kempner, August 25, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from George W. Pattillo and Charles E. Ott to I. H. Kempner, August 25, 1958]

Letter from George W. Pattillo and Charles E. Ott to I. H. Kempner inviting to attend a meeting and requesting to notify about details of the representatives.
Date: August 25, 1958
Creator: Pattillo, George W. & Ott, Charles E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Harris L. Kempner to the Meuris Hotel, August 25, 1955] (open access)

[Telegram from Harris L. Kempner to the Meuris Hotel, August 25, 1955]

Telegram sent by Harris L. Kempner to the Meuris Hotel asking to reserve a bedroom for himself and Ruth Alma Kempner for two weeks beginning on September 5th. Kempner adds that if it is impractical, one week beginning the 10th of September.
Date: August 25, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to Isaac H. Kempner, August 25, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to Isaac H. Kempner, August 25, 1954]

Letter from Thos. L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing purchase and sale of the two men's property in Aldine, Texas.
Date: August 25, 1954
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to Mr. I. H. Kempner, August 25, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to Mr. I. H. Kempner, August 25, 1952]

Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to Mr. I. H. Kempner inviting to attend the Southwest Regional Conference, along with program details.
Date: August 25, 1952
Creator: Geisenberger, Alex J.
System: The Portal to Texas History